TIF Abuse

DePaul Wants $103 Million Of Public Funding For New Stadium Complex

by Tom Tresser - May 17, 2013

The Mayor has announced plans for hundreds of millions of dollars on tourism-related construction, i... You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
Opponents Shut Out Of Alderman’s “Advisory” Committee

by Tom Tresser - Apr 24, 2013

It was Mayor Daley (I and II) all over again. In the old days, when an alderman dared to question th... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Wait, Does This Have Anything To Do With Dick Mell?

by Tom Tresser - Apr 19, 2013

So we are seeing a lot about the Bus Rapid Transit project being pushed aggressively by the city and... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Uptown Residents To Protest Millions For Luxury Development

by Tom Tresser - Apr 18, 2013

The folks in Uptown are hopping mad at the thought of $29 million of their property tax dollars goi... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Did We Say “$32 Million”? It’s Now $35 Million

by Tom Tresser - Mar 6, 2013

Apparently Alderman Cappleman (46th Ward) has TIF money to burn. The $32 million that is being throw... You are unauthorized to view this page.
JDL Development To Get $32 Million In Public Funds – Huh?

by Tom Tresser - Mar 5, 2013

Does this area look blighted to you? Across the street from Lincoln Park? Really? This image is an ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Town Meeting Sheds Light On TIFs

by Tom Tresser - Feb 16, 2013

Over 220 people packed the Chopin Theatre on Tuesday night, February 12 to hear about Tax Increment... You are unauthorized to view this page.
TIFs Short Change Public Schools (The REALLY Public Ones)

by Tom Tresser - Jan 4, 2013

As reported in Crain's Chicago Business, "A new study examining where tax increment financing (TIF) ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
MO. City Gave Millions For “Economic Development,” Got Hosed

by Tom Tresser - Dec 18, 2012

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch comes a story of a economic development deal gone very bad. A city ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Roundy’s Hits TIF Jackpot

by Tom Tresser - Dec 8, 2012

According to The Center Square Journal, it's full speed ahead for a development project on Lawrence... You are unauthorized to view this page.

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